Western Michigan University
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
HPER 6940: Technology in HPER
Summer, 2011

Course Syllabus

Instructor: Dr. Jim Lewis
Office: SRC 4024, #20
Phone: 387-2697
e-mail: lewisj@wmich.edu

Course Description:

This course provides an introduction to computer terminology, technology, communication and information systems. Its purpose is to provide students with the knowledge of current computer applications in the fields of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. The course includes, but is not limited to: the use of the computer for information gathering via the Internet; information processing and communications; word processing; spreadsheets; and database management.

Grading
Attendance	20%
Assignments	20%
Participation	15%
Web Page	30%
Quizzes	15%

Policies, Procedures, Attendance, Etc. . . .

I would expect that you will attend all of the class sessions. Because we cover programs in class, it is difficult to catch a student up if he/she misses class.
The purpose of this class is to acclimate you to using the computer. You will be graded on assignments that you will complete. There will be NO paper used in this class. DO NOT BE AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS!!!!!

BE ON TIME

Topics to Be Covered in Class:

Manipulating e-mail, Internet e-mail, Sending files via e-mail (The many uses of e-mail to make your life easier).
Using Microsoft Excel--Non-Internet Application-(Powerful Tool for Teachers and for use other than a spreadsheet).
Presentations With PowerPoint--Spicing Up Those Presentations
Introduction to the Web and Surfing-Servers and Use of Computers, Ethical Use of Computers, Privacy, Fears, etc.
Building on the Web
Creating and Stealing on the Web... whats the difference?
How do I get on the Web??
Computer Ethics, Ethical Use of Software, Privacy, E-Mail Privacy, etc.
Interesting Issues and the Web: Freedom of Speech, Pornography, Access, etc.

Class Philosophy:

The purpose of this class is to make you comfortable on the computer. Many of you have used the various programs that will be taught in this class. Some of you are better on them then others. If you know something that your fellow students do not, please do not hesitate to share. Please do not get overly alarmed about your grade in this class. The purpose is to learn and enjoy. Computers are only useful tools when you enjoy the time that you spend on the computer. In addition, please to not hesitate to ask questions.

FINALLY!!

PLEASE!!!!! Don't even think about bringing food and drink into this lab!!
The purpose of this class is to get you comfortable at using the computer. You will not destroy the computer, you will not crash the system, you will not cause a melt-down at WMU. DO NOT BE AFRAID OF THE COMPUTER!! IT WILL NOT BITE YOU, TALK BACK, HIT YOU, SHOCK YOU OR ANYTHING ELSE! IT WILL ON OCCASION FREEZE--BE PREPARED!!
Sometimes I will not show you how to do things, rather I will encourage you to experiment, that is how you learn!

Please understand that you cannot possibly sit and stare at a computer for the entire length of class and remain sane. We will have breaks. Also realize, when we are working in class (I am not instructing), please feel free to get up, stretch, take a break.

We all carry cell phones and with significant others, cell phones are important. Please put your cellphone on vibrate. Standing rule in my class, If your cell phone rings during instruction time, I answer it. If your cell phone goes off and you need to take a call, please walk into the hall and take it. Of if you need to make a call, do the same thing.

Remember, while this is an important class, (you are Graduate Students!!) the best way to learn anything on the computer is to enjoy what you are doing. Relax, get to know the people in the class (we will have name tents because I am terrible at names) and lets learn. If you have questions, by all means bring them up!!

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